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What is Understanding Ejusdem Generis Rule about?

The doctrine of ejusdem generis states that when general words follow specific words in a list, the general words should be construed as applying to items of the same kind or class. It requires that (1) there is a list of specific words, (2) a general word or phrase follows the list, and (3) the general word is restricted in meaning to the same class as the preceding specific words. The doctrine aims to interpret general words in statutes narrowly so they do not conflict with the clear legislative inten

Author
Arpita Priyadarshini
Language
EN